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Willard Veterinary Clinic
Quincy, Massachusetts

Veterinarian - Quincy, MA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$145k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

Who We Are

Willard Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Quincy, Massachusetts!

Established in 1984, we have proudly served Quincy and the surrounding South Shore communities for more than 40 years. We are a small animal practice dedicated to providing quality medicine, personalized patient care, and lasting relationships with our clients.

We are especially interested in a veterinarian with a passion for surgery and dentistry who is excited to grow their skills and help us expand these services.

  • An exciting time to join our team!
  • Beginning in December 2026, we will be undergoing a major renovation and expansion, growing from four to eight exam rooms and expanding into the upstairs level of our building. Our new facility will include:
  • Eight modern exam rooms.
  • Brand-new surgical and dedicated dental suites.
  • An upgraded treatment area.
  • Updated equipment and technology.

Our services include wellness and preventative care, surgery, dentistry, abdominal ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and echocardiograms through FUR. Following our renovations, we anticipate adding traveling internal medicine services through MOVES.

Why Willard Veterinary Clinic?

  • Four-day work week.
  • Rotating Saturday and second-shift schedules.
  • Dedicated surgical day.
  • Experienced, supportive, and long-standing team members.
  • Monthly staff and doctors' meetings.
  • Team outings and holiday celebrations.
  • Established referral relationships for advanced and specialty care.
  • Opportunities to develop surgical and dental interests.
  • We pride ourselves on having wonderful, dedicated clients who value personalized attention and are willing to pursue advanced care when given thoughtful recommendations and guidance.
  • Enjoy life on Boston's South Shore!

Quincy offers the perfect balance of suburban living and city convenience. With beautiful beaches, waterfront parks, restaurants, shopping, hiking, and easy access to Boston via the MBTA Red Line, it's a wonderful place to live and work.

Benefits

We value our team’s wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Salary Range: $135k - $145k, based on experience
  • Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage.- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Helping you secure your future.- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): For mental and emotional support.- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance: Supporting your professional growth.- Paid Vacation: Promoting a healthy work-life balance.- Professional Dues & Liability Coverage: Covering your professional expenses.- Family-Friendly Culture: A welcoming, supportive work environment.- And More: Additional perks to enrich your experience with us.

Join us as we begin an exciting new chapter!

With more than 40 years of community roots and a major expansion on the horizon, Willard Veterinary Clinic offers a wonderful opportunity to grow professionally while becoming part of a team that truly cares.

We would love to meet you

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, including wellness exams, surgery, and dentistry for small animals. They will also participate in team meetings and contribute to the clinic's growth during its upcoming facility expansion.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed veterinarian with a strong interest in surgery and dentistry. They should be motivated to provide personalized patient care and work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineWellness careClinical diagnostics

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$145kVeterinarian median $155k (middle half $98k–$174k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All veterinarian listings in Massachusetts104 active4,515 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings80 in the last 30 days67 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Massachusetts figures use all veterinarians: too few Massachusetts General Practice postings state pay.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$135k
4
$135k-160k
6
$160k-185k
4
$185k-210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
80%
CME allowance
65% this job
Relocation assistance
50%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Wareham, Massachusetts

$128k-$205k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,460 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Willard Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Services
Quincy, MA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $135k-$145k
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Continuing education allowance
Paid vacation

Living in Quincy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,712/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.